Ed Roberts

Current

Co-Owner / Meteorologist at LRC Weather, LLC
Podcast Producer at Various Podcasts

Past

Technical Resource Manager at Masterpiece Marketing Group
Technical Support Specialist at Overland Solutions, Inc.
Meteorologist / Weather Producer at KSHB-TV

Meteorologist / Weather Producer at WSBT-TV
Student technical support representive at Valparaiso University

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Education

Valparaiso University

Recommended

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Connections

184 connections

Industry

Online Media

Websites

Ed Roberts’s Summary

Ed Roberts is a multi-talented professional and connector with experience in broadcasting, IT, and is a well known and respected member of the social media and podcasting community. Ed received his degree in meteorology from Valparaiso University and spent 4 1/2 years as a broadcast meteorologist. He launched LRC Weather, LLC in 2008 and has continued to develop and pursue both the business side of weather and the research side with the LRC theory.
His Kansas City Weather podcast was honored with a Podcast Peer Award as being the best regional-themed podcast, and currently has more shows produced than all but one show since the advent of podcasting. His two music podcasts have garnered acclaim from new media professionals, musicians, and listeners worldwide. Ed has been a presenter at podcasting conferences nationwide and frequently offers his advice to people interested in podcasting and new media.

Ed founded and serves as the active President and lead organizer of the Kansas City chapter of Social Media Club. This group that has seen growth to over 700 members in a little over a year.

While continuing to grow LRC Weather, Ed is searching for a new employment opportunity that will tie in both his computer support experience and social media community management experience. Ideal Kansas City area companies include Sprint and Garmin.

Ed Roberts’s Experience

Co-Owner / Meteorologist

LRC Weather, LLC

(Environmental Services industry)

September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

We save companies money by assisting them in making decisions that are weather dependent. Also doing research on the LRC Theory.
Podcast Producer

Various Podcasts

(Online Media industry)

February 2005 — Present (4 years 10 months)

Kansas City Weather Podcast - Daily
Podsafe Christmas - Daily during the Christmas season
Looking Out The Window - Periodic
Technical Resource Manager

Masterpiece Marketing Group

(Photography industry)

September 2006 — April 2009 (2 years 8 months)

Maintain all company computer resources. Purchase and maintain network hardware, servers, and workstations. Maintain company e-commerce sites. Begin implementation of relevant social media strategies and communications.
Technical Support Specialist

Overland Solutions, Inc.

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Insurance industry)

December 2001 — September 2006 (4 years 10 months)

Maintain entire mobile computing environment for over 1000 employees. Installed and managed corporate systems management software (Altiris).
Meteorologist / Weather Producer

KSHB-TV

(Public Company; Broadcast Media industry)

October 1998 — October 2001 (3 years 1 month)
Meteorologist / Weather Producer

WSBT-TV

(Public Company; Broadcast Media industry)

June 1997 — September 1998 (1 year 4 months)
Student technical support representive

Valparaiso University

(Online Media industry)

1995 — 1998 (3 years )

Ed Roberts’s Education

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Science , Meteorology , 1994 — 1998

Activities and Societies:

Deputy Director of the Valparaiso University Storm Intercept Team and Secretary/Treasurer of the NWA Chapter
Vice President of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity at VU, and Collegiate Provence Representative representing 7 schools.